Tuesday, November 18th meeting agenda

The agenda for tonight's Town Board meeting is available for download. One of the items added to the Chairman's report is discussion of reconstruction of the State 96 (Wisconsin Ave.) corridor near the Fox River Mall. If you've been by this area, it's a real mess with single late roads and construction stoplights restricting traffic. I spoke with Representative Tom Nelson this morning regarding the construction delays. He's calling DOT officials to see if there is some way to improve traffic flow before next week's Thanksgiving shopping season. I'll keep readers updated after he calls me back.

Update: A representative from Tom Nelson's office said the goal is to have the Casaloma and Wisconsin Ave intersection open, and the orange barrels removed before Thanksgiving weekend.

VHBA coordinates Toys for Tots Program

The Valley Home Builders Association, (of which I am a member) is a coordinating office for the 2008 Toys for Tots program, assisting the United States Marine Corps. The following link provides a list of businesses throughout the Fox Cities that have drop off boxes for this year's collection. Please consider a donation to this worthy program.

Behind the 2009 Budget: COLA increases

As a Grand Chute Town Supervisor, I make a little over $10,800 a year serving residents. I noticed in the 2009 budget that salaries for the next supervisors' terms were increased over $300. I asked why there was an increase. Apparently, compensation is automatically increased by the cost of living after each supervisors two year term.

In these tough economic times, I feel it's important that every area of the town cuts back on spending. I declined the increase in salary for the supervisor's term for 2009-2011. The raise has been taken off the budget.

Sustainable Fox Valley meeting tonight

A message from Leslie Taylor:

Hi,

This is a reminder that there will be an orientation meeting tomorrow, Wednesday November 12th, 7 - 8 p.m. at Appleton Public Library, for everyone in the area who is interested in the sustainable community "movement" or in being part of local eco-municipality efforts.

So far it looks like we will have at least 3 circles coming together & ready to start meeting in early January. The Town of Grand Chute, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha, and an Appleton city neighborhood are each planning to host circle meetings. Other new circles can form wherever there is interest and a sponsoring community organization, business or municipality.

If you're interested but can't make it tomorrow, let me know and I'll find another opportunity to connect you with a circle.

Also please pass this message on to others who might like to be involved in exploring the possibilities.

Thank you!

Leslie Taylor

Sustainable Fox Valley Initiative
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Leslie Taylor
920-739-7307

Meeting minutes updated

Expect to see a flurry of posts coming up in the next few days.
For now, here are links to the September 23 Police Advisory Committee Meeting, the October 7 Town Board Meeting and the October 10 Special Meeting.

Thursday, November 6th meeting agenda

Staff at the Town Hall is understandably busy with Election Day, so I am posting this week's Town Board meeting agenda on my site.

Town Board meeting changed to Thursday, November 6th

The Town Board meeting has been changed to Thursday, November 6th, due to Election Day November 4th. I will post the agenda as soon as it becomes available.